1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1979 Hyundai Pony is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Hyundai Pony is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Hyundai Pony weights approximately 101 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 1979 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Cortina | Pony |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |